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Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by FRY383, Apr 21, 2012.

  1. FRY383

    FRY383 New Member

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    Ok guys just got my 383 stroker back from a fresh rebuild yesterday and was very happy indeed :) Till i stopped off at shops 2 mins in n out. Now it wont start.

    First its a carby fed 383 with a 750 holly and holly fuel pump on the side of the engine bay. usually if i turn the key round till just before stat up the fuel pump turns on and u can hear it. Well now it doesnt turn on.
    So i went trouble shooting and found that there is no power getting to the pump. so i did a dodge job up and connected it right to the battery and sure enough it turned on. So i go to kick her over and its crancking no worries just no start up.

    Which leads me to believe there is an electrical problem somewere. ( no spark )

    Fuses r fine
    switched over relays seem fine.
    Traced the wires back and all connections r solid.
    new distributer

    Any ideas guys cheers :)
     
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    Have you tested for spark?
     
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    A VR with a carby engine fitted. How did it pass rego? I know guys in NSW who have tried to do this this and couldnt get their cars through rego. Apparently a carby type engine has to be running on straight gas (LPG) to meet emissions regulations.
     
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    Yer sorry no spark at the leads, not hugely mechanicaly minded prob get towed again :(

    As for rego, well with pinkslips i have never actually taken a car for an inspection over last 12 years iv been driving, and actually just got this blue slipped.....just gota find a cool dude n pay out the ass abit lol
     
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    Got the good oll NRMA man out..he fused one of the relays together n bobs ya uncle :) (took him good 35 mins find )
    Says a prob in the wiring somewere but hey she back kickin ass :)
     

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